Child and Adolescent Health Service WA – Perth WA
No experience required
9mo ago, from Western Australia Government
Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter– the next generation. Whilst children develop at their own pace, some experience challenges and need additional support.
The Child Development Service are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and skilled Speech Pathologists who can support infants, children and young people with developmental concerns to reach their full potential.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive evidence-based Speech Pathology services to the clients and families of Child Development Service in addition to providing education and support to community stakeholders. You will also actively prioritise and coordinate your own caseload and work within a multidisciplinary team framework.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
About Child Development Service
The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infants, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/or the parent-child relationship.
Clinicians adopt a child and family-centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family.
Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, and other allied health professionals.
The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school and community visits as needed.
What Speech Pathology in CDS can offer:
* A structured program to support new staff, from new graduates to experienced speech pathologists. This includes individual and group supervision, targeted training and support as well as realistic work expectations as you transition to your new work role.
* Opportunity to gain abroad experience in developmental paediatrics, with a focus on early intervention.
* Opportunities for career progression and variety in roles, from clinical specialisation to leadership and management roles, from project management to research.
* Access to internal training events, self‑directed learning packages and professional development leave.
* Community based facilities providing the opportunity to work close to home.
* Opportunity to expand your knowledge while working within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Opportunity for career growth within the child and adolescent health sector.
* Flexible leave arrangements and benefits.
* Professional development opportunities and study leave.
* Values‑based work culture.
Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several other options.
Interested?
We encourage you to contact Trish Robustellini, Manager Speech Pathology via email: ***************@health.wa.gov.au or with any specific questions regarding this role.
Equality and Diversity Statement
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Please see the attached JDF for selection criteria. Your application should contain the following:
* A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 3 pages. The selection criteria are outlined in the attached JDF.
* A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work and professional development experience.
* Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees, one of which should be a current supervisor.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Eligibility & Conditions
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, this position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at You may also be required to undertake a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This is an open-ended recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
* The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
* Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
* Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 July 2026.
CAHS Values
To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
For assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: ***************@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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